What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Intern, Summer 2026 position at Knickerbocker?
Compensation Type
HourlyHighgate Hotels
Highgate is a premier real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the industry. Highgate is the dominant player in U.S. gateway markets including New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco and Honolulu, with a rapidly expanding presence in Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Highgate’s portfolio of global properties represents an aggregate asset value exceeding $20B and generates over $5B in cumulative revenues. The company provides expert guidance through all stages of the hospitality property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate also has the creativity and bandwidth to develop bespoke hotel brands and utilizes industry-leading proprietary revenue management tools that identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive out performance and maximize asset value. With an executive team consisting of some of the industry’s most experienced hotel management leaders, the company is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. Highgate maintains corporate offices in London, New York, Dallas, and Seattle. www.highgate.com
Location
Edging the bright lights of Broadway and the calm of Bryant Park, The Knickerbocker is a legendary New York landmark reborn as the first luxury hotel in Times Square. Filled with fabled legends, The Knickerbocker once played host to legendary political bigwigs, actresses, oil tycoons and sports figures—and it’s rumored the martini was invented here in the hotel. While historic details like the hotel’s gorgeous Beaux-Arts facade remain unchanged, a soothing new luxury aesthetic is offered within. The stunning transformation of this treasured Manhattan monument invites discerning travelers to discover 330 luxe guestrooms and suites boasting incredible views and bespoke furnishings. An air of posh authenticity embraces New York City’s premier luxury lifestyle hotel.
Overview
As a Human Resources Intern you will play a key role in supporting the overall operations of both the Executive Office & Human Resources assisting with essential administrative tasks. Work closely with the Director of Human Resources on important responsibilities such as new hire onboarding and administration, employee relations, training and communications with both hotel departments and Highgate corporate offices. Gain valuable experience within HR Operations and contribute to our team.
Responsibilities
- Human resources (HR) intern provides valuable support in carrying out the day-to-day HR activities.
- Assist in administrative tasks in the HR department.
- Responsible for creating new hire files and audit employee files.
- Assist with associate event planning and execution.
- Support HR policies and procedures.
- Create and update HR analytic excel templates
- Input updates on the department’s internal HR systems and databases.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's concentration in HR, Psychology or Communications.
- Graduating Senior as prefered, minimum Junior Status in college level coursework are also considered.
- Able to demonstrate professional work ethic.
- Good interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines independently.
- Proficient in Microsoft word and excel.
- Ability to participate in a summer internship program of 10 weeks (June-August 2026).
- Housing will be the sole responsibility of the student.
Salary : $5 - $20